- COMAC Says Production of C919 to Start Later This Year[Sep. 19, 2019]
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, the manufacturer of China's first home-built narrow-body passenger jet C919, said it will start manufacturing the first aircraft later this year and it aims to get airworthiness certification and deliver to China Eastern Airlines in two to three years.
- Airbus Pledges to Enhance Cooperation in China[Sep. 19, 2019]
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE said it is committed to speeding up and deepening its long-term cooperation with Chinese aviation industry players, with an upcoming production ramp-up of the A320 aircraft at its final assembly line in Tianjin.
- Boeing Ups Its Forecast for China Market[Sep. 18, 2019]
Boeing Co has raised its forecast for China, saying that over the next 20 years, Chinese carriers will need 8,090 new airplanes, worth nearly US$1.3 trillion based on list prices, to meet fast-growing airplane passenger traffic in the country, especially rapid rising demand from second-tier cities.
- Airbus Wins Crystal Cabin Award at APEX with Connected Cabin[Sep. 10, 2019]
Airbus, together with gategroup, Recaro Aircraft Seating and Stelia, have won the 2019 Crystal Cabin Award in the category "Best Customer Journey" with the Airspace Connected Experience. Unveiled as a concept during the APEX Expo last year, it will usher in a new personalised experience for passengers and provide opportunities for improving airlines' ancillary revenues and operational efficiencies. The platform will link in real-time interconnected core cabin components, including the galleys, meal trolleys, seats, overhead bins and other cabin elements. It will allow passengers to receive a much more personalised travel experience. Airbus is working with additional suppliers to expand the services linked to the Connected Experience.
- ACJ319 Is Highlighted at Russian Airshow[Sep. 05, 2019]
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showing an ACJ319 at RUBAE[1], giving visitors the opportunity to see for themselves the benefits of the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet.
- Aircraft Firm Reports Progress in China's Joint Jetliner Project[Sep. 05, 2019]
The largest joint effort between China and Russia in the aviation industry-building the CR929 long-range wide-body jetliner-has begun looking for suppliers, according to Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC).
- AirAsia X Orders 12 More A330neo and 30 A321XLR Aircraft[Aug. 30, 2019]
AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman, AirAsia X Berhad and Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus in Kuala Lumpur today, in the presence of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
- China Picking Up the Pace in Civil Aircraft Development As Demand Soars[Aug. 30, 2019]
The civil aircraft industry has gathered momentum in China with multiple major aircraft models at various stages of development.
- Second Five-Bladed H145 Prototype Performs Maiden Flight[Aug. 29, 2019]
Early August, the second prototype of the new five-bladed H145 took off for its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth. The helicopter will be used for additional flight tests to achieve EASA certification of the new five-bladed H145 in early 2020. The first prototype is currently performing a high altitude test campaign in South America. The second prototype will be mainly used for autopilot testing, performance and airframe structural validation.
- Certification Flights for Max May Be in October[Aug. 28, 2019]
Certification flights for the Boeing 737 Max are likely to be conducted in October following approval of the software update to the plane's anti-stall device implicated in two fatal crashes, according to news reports.